by Shane Getson | Jan 13, 2023 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Happy New Year 2023! Firstly, I’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a chance to catch up with friends, neighbors, and family, truly being able to get some well-deserved downtime. I managed to get time at home to spend with my immediate...
by Shane Getson | Dec 22, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Emergencies Act Well, 2022 was anything but boring. We garnered worldwide attention back in February for a convoy of trucks that put the spotlight on Canada concerning the Federal protocols surrounding COVID-19. That “fringe minority with unacceptable...
by Shane Getson | Dec 11, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Peter Was A Builder The Honorable Mr. Peter Trynchy passed away recently at the age of 91. He had served eight consecutive terms in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, held several ministries, and was on numerous committees. He was on the town council for six years...
by Shane Getson | Dec 1, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Bullies Can Bring You Together I’ve had to stand up to bullies my entire life; many times, it wasn’t just in my own defence but for others, I’ve cared for. Growing up in a small country school comprised mainly of farm kids, issues were generally sorted out on the...
by Shane Getson | Nov 23, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Why Do Companies Rely on Their Mission and Vision Statement? Every good company has a Mission Statement and a Vision. They are intended to be the guiding principles to fall back on: an optimal standard for all that is part of the organization to aspire to. A healthy...
by Shane Getson | Nov 17, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
Remembrance Day 2022 The Speaker of the House held a Remembrance Day service in the Legislature at the rotunda the first week of November, and my schedule allowed me to attend. The transition from fall to winter is always bittersweet this time of year. How similar it...
by Shane Getson | Oct 28, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
The Walking Wounded I went public a while back regarding my personal health issues resulting from a single shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Since then, I have been contacted by numerous individuals who have also experienced many negative side effects. I have also...
by Shane Getson | Oct 6, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
It’s that time of year again: the leaves have turned color (let’s hope they cling to their respective branches as long as possible)! Most of the garden is out, the majority of the crops are off, and the kids have probably brought home a cold or flu bug to share with...
by Shane Getson | Sep 26, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
It’s been a while since I’ve had an article published in our local papers. It’s not for lack of writing but rather, timing. Conferences, special projects, some holiday time with my family, and the passing of Her Majesty the Queen unfortunately haven’t allowed me to...
by Shane Getson | Jul 28, 2022 | UCP - United Conservative Party, What Matters To You!
It’s easy to get lost in all the negativity and bad news that is floating around these days. Heck, in my role as the MLA it’s difficult for me to not to absorb and carry the weight of my constituent’s troubles as my own. In these days of instant communication, social...
